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Black gram vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between black gram and tarragon

  • Black gram has more fiber; however, tarragon has more iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tarragon is 309% higher.
  • Tarragon has 2 times less fiber than black gram. Black gram has 18.3g of fiber, while tarragon has 7.4g.
  • Black gram has a higher glycemic index than tarragon.

Food types used in this article are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.2%
Contains more IronIron +326.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +421.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +518.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +757.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.251mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more WaterWater +39.5%
Contains more FatsFats +341.5%
Contains more OtherOther +258%
~equal in Protein ~22.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 7% 84%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +457.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Black gram Tarragon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 7.57mg 32.3mg 309%
Manganese 1.527mg 7.967mg 280%
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 2.41mg 164%
Calcium 138mg 1139mg 100%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 1.339mg 83%
Potassium 983mg 3020mg 60%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 8.95mg 47%
Fiber 18.3g 7.4g 44%
Copper 0.981mg 0.677mg 34%
Vitamin A 1µg 210µg 23%
Magnesium 267mg 347mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 3.698g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 18%
Folate 216µg 274µg 15%
Phosphorus 379mg 313mg 9%
Fats 1.64g 7.24g 9%
Saturated fat 0.114g 1.881g 8%
Selenium 8.2µg 4.4µg 7%
Zinc 3.35mg 3.9mg 5%
Protein 25.21g 22.77g 5%
Carbs 58.99g 50.22g 3%
Calories 341kcal 295kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.251mg 2%
Sodium 38mg 62mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.085g 0.474g 1%
Net carbs 40.69g 42.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.875mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 2.089mg 0%
Lysine 1.674mg 0%
Methionine 0.367mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0%
Valine 1.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Black gram
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.767g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/nutrients
  2. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.